Song : Menarilah ( Demo )
Unreleased demo 2004.
Composer : Yazri

Menari - Merah ( Demo 2004 )

Merah:
Hafiz - Guitars / Vocals
Yazri - Bass / Vocals
Ewan - Guitars
Amer - Drums

Merah was first established in 2004.
They were a 5 piece band playing mainly JROCK influenced malay pop rock originals.
In 2005, the band members went on their separate ways with the lead guitarist, Athif now
playing with local band "Bhumiband" and the vocalist, Azly who is now with
Local Band, "Danielle".

In 2006, Yazri , the original founder of the band , together with Eddy decided to re-establish
Merah, with new players.In mid 2006, They held an audition for guitarists and the frontman
for the band. Shortly after many auditions, Ewan and Malex soon joined the band as
guitarists and Hafiz as the frontman for Merah. In mid 2006, Merah started recording for
their new mini-album titled, CINTAKU. They were signed by Production Edge as their
Label and with Moe from vibes International as their Public Relations(PR) Manager.

Soon after the release of their mini-album, their songs were aired on National radio and
with one of their songs titled, CINTAKU, became a Big hit in the Singapore Local Malay Radio Station RIA 89.7FM. Many Radio Interviews
followed shortly after their Hit Song was very much appreciated by the masses. Interviews with Popular SIngapore DJ Hafeez Glamour, DJ RZ
and SHAI AURA, DJ KC and many more from RIA 89.7FM as wellas interviews from well known local Reporter, Mr Jo Santai which soon followed by
Merah's appearance in many Magazines and Malay Newspaper, "BERITA HARIAN" on different occassions.

Their first National television appearance was on a Malay Morning Show, "SURIA SEGAR", which they performed LIVE in an acoustic version of
their Hit Song, CINTAKU. Merah's Singles, "KAU" and "CINTAKU" were both nominated in the Prestigious Regional Music Awards ,
Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) 2007 in two categories, "Best SOng in Singapore" and "Most Popular SOng in SIngapore".
The 2007 APM awards ceremony was Broadcasted LIVE in 3 Different COuntries, SIngapore, Malaysia and Indonesia which featured many other Local
and Regional Artistes such as Taufik Batisah, Jaclyn Victor, Dewa19, Letto, Kris Dayanti, Siti Nurhaliza and many more.

In 2007, Merah has ended their contract with Production Edge Label and their PR Manager MOE and have also reshuffled their lineup due to
unforeseen circumstances and ultimately, a new fresh lineup with their new drummer, Amer. Bassist Yazri, Guitarist Ewan and Vocalist Hafiz.
Merah is now an independant band (INDIE) and is working on their New Full Length Album Titled, "Emosiku Merah" which will feature a special
guest Artist, HIRLIANA in one of the Duet Song in their new upcoming Album.
The album's musical influence is mainly a fusion of INDIE ROCK/INDON ROCK/JROCK.
You can expect catchy tunes, Emo Rock and mainstream ballads in this new upcoming album as well as Merah's trademark catchy pop rock tunes.
In January 2008, Merah's 2nd Full Length Album was launched titled "Emosiku Merah". Since the release, the album received numerous good
response and feedbacks. Followers of Merah commented that it was Merah's best released album. The media such as SENSASI and MANJA magazine
named the album as one of the best must have albums in Singapore and has compared the album with regional bands such as Meet Uncle Hussein,
Hujan, Ungu and many others. It was also highly rated by Malaysian and local music critics alike. With the strong support from the launch of
album, 6 songs from the album has been aired in local radio stations together with the hit songs Andai, Cinta remaja, Sampai Di Sini.

In mid 2008, Merah has performed numerous shows locally and also prestigious events such as Gegaran Rock 2008, Band Attack 2008, Tribute to
Kristal 2008 etc. Merah has performed alongside many famous bands such as Kristal, Butterfly, Cradle, X-tech, Knightwings and Malaysian Artists
such as Man Bai, Ekamatra, Damasutra, Shima,etc. Merah was also seen as the Guest Artist and performed in SIngapore's Anugerah Band Competition
on National Television, performing the famous hit song, Andai. Many radio interviews and magazine write ups of the album follow up.

In late 2008, another hit song from the album hit the charts in local station, 89.7fm. "Cinta Remaja" became a hit with numerous requests and
votes from Fans and the song's airplay was a phenomenon, the song was played in radio almost each night and day with many requests from radio
listeners, aside from the two previous hits "Cintaku" and "Andai". Presently, they are recording their new album.


Menari - Merah ( Demo 2004 )

Merah Band